August is a popular month to ask about Long Beach Dunedin because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 12.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Pacific Ocean.
Long Beach Dunedin sea temperature in August — averages 12.0°C
The sea at Long Beach Dunedin in New Zealand averages 12.0°C during August, based on long-run climatology for the Pacific Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · August
12.0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 12.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Long Beach Dunedin
Can you swim at Long Beach Dunedin in July? — 12.0°C water12.0°CCan you swim at Long Beach Dunedin in August? — 12.0°C water12.0°CCan you swim at Long Beach Dunedin in September? — 13.0°C water13.0°CCan you swim at Long Beach Dunedin in October? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at Long Beach Dunedin in November? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Long Beach Dunedin in December? — 17.0°C water17.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Long Beach Dunedin in August?
Long Beach Dunedin averages 12.0°C in August, based on long-run climatology for the Pacific Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Long Beach Dunedin in August?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 12.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Long Beach Dunedin in August?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.